About

Aaron Belsing is the second only American to ski alone from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole, setting a world record for surviving the longest expedition ever for that trip. He has walked across Yellowstone National Park in winter, crossed the Greenland tundra alone, has trekked through the Sahara desert, attempted to climb Denali solo, and successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mt. Elbrus in Russia.

Aaron is an Eagle Scout and has received the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in computational science. Aaron wrote the book & produced the film Antarctic Tears as well as Lost at Windy Corner. He also wrote the thirteen guidebooks for the 2017 total eclipse and is writing a series for the upcoming 2024 total eclipse.

He is an expert at building resilience to overcoming adversity. He speaks professionally about risk, safety, and his methods for overcoming challenges using his stories and experiences.